The DNA of any dog governs the appearance of the dog as well as being related to the general behavioral characteristics of the breed. In recent years, there has been a great deal of research performed on how differences in DNA give rise to the differences that are seen between breeds.

Advances in DNA testing technology mean that it has become possible to identify the ancestry of any dog by performing a simple test using a cheek swab. The DNA required for the test to be run is isolated from cells that are trapped on the swab. All cells carry the same genetic material, regardless of type or location in the animal. Taking a cheek swab is therefore the easiest way to obtain the samples needed for testing.

On receipt at the BioPet testing site the samples are prepared and analyzed, resulting in a rapid and accurate determination of the breeds that have contributed to the makeup of your dog.

BioPet believe that 92.5% of the mixed breed dog population in the USA is covered by their 62 validated breeds listed below.

BioPet Identified Breeds
Afghan Hound, Airedale, Akita, Australian Shepherd, Basenji, Basset Hound, Beagle, Belgian Tervuren, Bernese Mountain Dog, Bichon Frise, Border Collie, Borzoi, Boston Terrier, Boxer, Brittany, Bulldog, Bull Terrier, Chihuahua, Chinese Shar-Pei, Chow Chow, Cocker Spaniel, Collie, Dachshund, Dalmatian, Doberman Pinscher, English Setter, English Springer Spaniel, German Shepherd, German Shorthaired Pointer, Golden Retriever, Great Dane, Great Pyrenees, Greyhound, Irish Setter, Italian Greyhound, Keeshond, Labrador Retriever, Lhasa Apso, Maltese, Mastiff, Miniature Pinscher, Newfoundland, Norwegian Elkhound, Papillon, Parson Russell Terrier, Pekingese, Pembroke Welsh Corgi, Pomeranian, Poodle, Pug, Rhodesian Ridgeback, Rottweiler, Saint Bernard, Saluki, Schnauzer, Scottish Terrier, Shetland Sheepdog, ShihTzu, Siberian Husky, Weimaraner, West Highland White Terrier,Yorkshire Terrier